Amwaj Gateway Development Company (AGDC), a subsidiary of RealCapita, has awarded EMCO a $45 million contract for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) work for the Amwaj Gateway project.

The contract includes the MEP, plumbing and the central air conditioning for the three buildings, the tent houses and the other parts of Amwaj Gateway Project.

'We are extremely satisfied with the progress we are achieving on the development of Amwaj Gateway, and this contract we have signed with Emco further ensures that we maintain the high standards of quality we have set for this project,' said AGDC vice-president Qais Al Maskati.

'This agreement will provide further opportunities and co-operation on future projects between the two companies.

'EMCO was awarded the MEP contract due to its extensive knowledge, qualifications and experience in the field of mechanical and electrical contracting in Bahrain and throughout the GCC region, such as the work carried out on the Khalifa bin Salman Port and Industrial Area in Hidd in addition to its involvement in other project on Amwaj Islands.'

'It is a great opportunity to be working with Amwaj Development on such a world-class project,' said EMCO chairman Sofyan Almoayyed.

'EMCO is renowned for its involvement in prestigious and landmark projects around the kingdom and the Gulf region.'

'The signing of this contract between Amwaj Gateway and Emco is a long-term strategy which will allow the relationship between the two companies to grow and cooperate on future projects,' added AGDC board member Mahammed Dhaif.

Amwaj Gateway is being developed by RealCAPITA, to provide different types of townhouses and apartments housed in three 20-storey towers.

The project accommodates a total of 550 residential units. The development, estimated to cost $200m is located by the entrance of Amwaj Islands covering a land area approximately 360,000 sq ft.-TradeArabia News Service